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OTT Natural Slingshot In Acacia Wood "The Hoof"

Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by Quercusuber, Jul 4, 2020.

By Quercusuber on Jul 4, 2020 at 1:26 PM
  1. Quercusuber

    Quercusuber Veteran Member

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    "What do you call it?? The paw? ...the HOOF!!"

    Hello Slingshot Community friends
    Here's my latest natural frame, hand carved from an acacia fork (Acacia dealbata). The end cap is zebrano wood.
    It was finished with linseed oil and natural beeswax. It was tested today, with very good results. Fits large hands!
    Hope you like it!!!!
    Q
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Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by Quercusuber, Jul 4, 2020.

    1. Palmettoflyer

      Palmettoflyer Veteran Member

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      Awesome, very nice. The end cap really sets it off. Like the finish too, I'm starting to like the BLO and wax myself. The feel of the wood really comes out with that combination.
       
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    2. Quercusuber

      Quercusuber Veteran Member

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      I'm glad you've liked it, my friend!!
      Some woods require a more shiny type of finish, others it's just the opposite.
      Thanks for your feedback, my friend!!
      Cheers ...Q
       
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    3. Clint

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      Nice grain
       
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      Thats beautiful
       
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      MANY THANKS @Clint and @thehappyhippy
      I'm glad you've liked it :)
      Acacia can sometimes have the nicest of grains. You just have to be lucky to harvest such a fork.
      Best regards ...Q
       
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    6. Arturo Borquez

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      hypnotizing grain, beautiful frame made by the wizard of forks, it is always a delight watching your creations
      Un abrazo mi amigo
       
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    7. Quercusuber

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      ABRAZO, Maestro Arturo!!!
      Como le ha passado tu intervención?? Te deseo una rápida recuperación.
      Que estés listo despacio a hechar balines en tu latas :)
      THANK YOU so much for your feedback!!
      Q
       
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    8. Emitto

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      Lovely carving, and great grain!
      Cheers!
       
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    9. oldguytoo

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      Ummmm.... As usual, I don't have words..
      But when I just turned on the radio, it was "Right Said Fred".
      I do hope you live a very long time and make many many more.
      Grateful.
       
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      THANK YOU so much for such REWARDING comments, @Emitto and @oldguytoo !!!
      You make me thrive in this hobby of ours!!! Much respect!!:rolleyes::tu::tu:
      Cheers ...Q
       
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    11. Bone

      Bone Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator Admin

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      I call it pretty! Very nice.
       
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    12. Quercusuber

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      THANK YOU so much for your kind feedback!!!
      Actually, the zebrano bit happened has a kind of an accident. I thought I had "trimmed" too much the fork and added a "buttcap"
      It went well, I guess :)
      Best regards ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Jul 6, 2020
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    13. Bone

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      Its beautiful brother. Super nice!
       
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    14. Ron Durbin

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      One of the best I've seen. A real beauty!
       
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    15. Quercusuber

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      THANK YOU so much, sir!!!
      You're most kind!!!:rolleyes::tu::tu::tu:
      Best regards ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Aug 1, 2020
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